Brunswick

District Business Manager

Brunswick$84K — $123K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 5+ years in sales or sales management, ideally in marine or power sports
  • Experience managing distribution channels and dealer networks
  • Proficient in territory management and customer call planning
  • Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office; e-marketing a plus
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Understanding of basic financial statements

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales for assigned brands in the territory
  • Achieve or surpass sales targets while maintaining gross margins
  • Set and manage dealer sales goals with accurate forecasts
  • Develop territory sales plans aligned with company strategy
  • Ensure timely completion of sales/service agreements and planning targets
  • Optimize dealer coverage by identifying opportunities in the network
  • Build strong relationships with dealers and customers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and generous 401k matching up to 4%
  • Health Savings Account with company contributions
  • Wellbeing program and product purchase discounts
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
  • Participation in a short-term incentive program
Full Job Description
PositionOverview: Bayliner, Trophy & Heyday, a leading manufacturer of recreational fiberglass boats, has an opening for a District Business Manager. This individual willbe responsible fordetermining the right strategic dealer locations for each brand, executing boat sales to achieve budgeted goals, and building profitable market share in a designated territory through active territory management and dealer marketing support. The position has direct responsibility for all product sales, training as well as achieving sales forecasts in their region. This role will require approximately 80% travel. Essential Functions: Direct sales responsibility for brands within assigned sales territory Meet or exceed sales objectives while maintaining acceptable gross margins. Establish and manage yearly dealer sales targets and provide the company with accurate sales and inventory forecasts. Plan and execute territory sales plans and strategies as part of overall company strategy. Ensure deadlines are met for sales and service agreement, annual planning targets and order dates. Manages the strategic direction of the brands' dealer network within territory to optimize sales coverage which includes identification of white space distribution opportunities and underperforming dealerships and development of strategies to correct underperforming dealers. Establish and maximize strong dealer and customer relationships. Assistbrands in product development, pricing and retail and wholesale incentive programs. Carry-out brand-specific training programs for dealers whenrequired. Provide input into product materials, including catalogs, brochures, website content, boatshowsand other marketing events. Assistbrands and dealers with event planning and execution, including boat shows, dealer open-housesand other like events. Create dealer-specific marketing plans for each territory in the region. This also may include teaching the dealer how to maximize investment through e-marketing, etc. Work with our internal customer service team tomonitorand improve the dealersCSI and NPS scores. Support communication across Brunswick business units, particularly Mercury Marine and other Brunswick boat companies. Providecompanywith accurateand timelycompetitive information. Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years in sales or sales management, preferably in the marine or power sports industry. Demonstrated experience in managing distribution channels and dealer networks. Experience with territory management and customer call planning. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint -- e-marketing skills a plus. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Understanding of basic financial statements (Income, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow.) Proficiency with problem analysis and resolution at both strategic and functional level. Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities. Willingness to travel up to 80%. The anticipated pay range for this position is $84,500 to $123,900 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive program. At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidates qualifications and the business context. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts and much more. Next is Now! We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

About Brunswick

Brunswick is a company that designs, manufactures, and markets recreational products. The company operates in three segments: Marine Engine, Boat, and Fitness. Marine Engine segment provides outboard, sterndrive, and inboard engines for boats. Boat segment provides fiberglass pleasure boats, yachts, and sport cruisers. Fitness segment provides cardiovascular and strength training equipment. Brunswick operates in the United States and internationally.
Learn more about Brunswick
Size
18,582 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$372.7 million
Founded
1845
5 Year Trend
+5.4%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
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